Taliban Pakistan Afghanistan Durand Line Saudi Mediation Border Clashes — Taliban officials hand over captured soldiers to Saudi delegation in Kabul as a goodwill gesture before Ramadan.

Taliban Releases Three Pakistani Soldiers to Saudi Delegation Ahead of Ramadan

Taliban return captured Pakistani soldiers to Saudi delegation, signaling goodwill before Ramadan despite ongoing Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions and mistrust toda

By Fahad Last updated Feb 17, 2026

Taliban – (Web Desk) – The Taliban handed over the three soldiers, captured during October 2025 border clashes along the disputed Durand Line, to a visiting Saudi delegation as a goodwill gesture before Ramadan and at Riyadh’s request.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid shared photos of the handover and said it fits Kabul’s aim to build positive international ties.

اسیران شوي وو، ازاد او د ورور هېوادسعودی عربستان څخه راغلي محترم هیئت ته وسپارل.
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— Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) February 17, 2026

Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan stay tense, with no comment yet from Islamabad amid ongoing accusations over cross-border militants and recent attacks.

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